MA/MS in Bioinformatics is a master's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme taught at University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On Campus
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uoguelph.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Bioinformatics trains students in the computational and statistical techniques used to analyze complex biological data, combining life-science and data-science expertise. The course-based program requires six courses (3.0 credits) across the first two semesters, followed by a major research project (1.0 credit) in the third semester, with an optional fourth semester available. Delivered on-campus over 12 months full-time, the program admits students only in September each year. Admission requires an honours bachelor's degree in a life-sciences field along with prior coursework in genetics or molecular biology and in statistics or biostatistics. Graduates are prepared for careers analyzing genomic, proteomic and other biological datasets across academic, health and industry settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an honours bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline such as biology, molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biophysics, biotechnology, microbiology, food science, agriculture or nutrition, with a minimum average of 75% (B) over the last two years of full-time study. At least one prior university course in genetics or molecular biology and one course in statistics or biostatistics are required. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL (minimum 93, 22 in each of four sections), IELTS (minimum 7.0, 6.5 in each component) or Duolingo (minimum 130 overall, 120 in each of four categories) scores.
